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• Next year is the Scottish trade’s chance to shine, says Paul Waterson.

Trade must grasp 2014 opportunities

Licensees have the chance to showcase their pubs and bars and create a lasting legacy, writes SLTA chief executive Paul Waterson IT’S nearly here –...
• Serving good quality ale in the correct glassware can give pubs and bars the edge over the off-trade.

Time to let your ale go beyond the pale

New styles credited with attracting broader consumer base to category DIVERSITY is driving the growth of ale and attracting a broader range of consumers to...
Consider some soft options for 2014

Consider some soft options for 2014

ALCOHOL brands won’t be the only ‘must stock’ products in the new year. Soft drinks continue to play an important role in the on-trade,...
• Tennent’s Lager is still the biggest selling brand in the Scottish on-trade, according to CGA.

Time to take stock for the new year

Drinks brands expected to carry on up the charts in the Scottish on-trade AFTER the chaos of Christmas, the new year brings a chance for...
• Tomatin Distillery boss Robert Anderson (centre) explains the economic and environmental benefits of the new boiler.

Scotch firm cuts carbon emissions

Biomass boiler brings environmental and economic benefits HIGHLAND single malt Scotch whisky distillery Tomatin is said to have cut carbon emissions by more than 80%...
Make the most of Christmas

Make the most of Christmas – Artis sharing platters

With the festive season upon us, there’s no better time of year to take advantage of the sharing platter concept. Sharing platters give customers a...

Trade celebrates at SLTN Awards

Comedian Kevin Bridges hands out the gongs to the best operators staff and venues across Scotland at glittering event in Glasgow GLITZ, glamour and great...
• A glass act: sales of wine in Scottish bars, restaurants and hotels are expected to soar in the coming weeks as consumers enjoy festive nights out.

Festive season brings grape expectations

Wine in line for sales spike in coming weeks, wholesalers say WITH December just days away, the busy festive trading period is about to get...
Glasgow boys notch up Juan more outlet

Glasgow boys notch up Juan more outlet

Mexican cantina latest venture from Carlo Citti and CPL. Gillian McKenzie reports WHEN it comes to opening themed bars or restaurants, Glasgow operator Carlo Citti...
• The range includes a Sauvignon Blanc.

Supplier forms new wine alliance

ALLIANCE Wine has expanded its portfolio with the addition of South African producer Iona Wines. The Beith-based supplier took over the importing and distribution of...

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